In the end, you will be the broken one while they become stronger than ever.

6. They are envious

Because narcissists hold themselves in such high regard, encountering someone with a lifestyle, trait or possession they desire consumes them with feelings of envy.

They despise seeing someone else having something they do not. They will hence belittle them and put the person’s ownership of that thing down to pure luck.

And shall the opportunity present itself, they will not think twice before sabotaging someone’s success by purposefully smearing that person’s reputation or giving them advice that can lead them downhill.

When others fail, they bask in joy – perhaps not visibly, but certainly on the inside they will be doing happy summersaults.

7. They’re paranoid

Narcissists can be overly distrusting and suspicious, believing everyone is out to get them.

Most likely this is due to the fact that they seek to manipulate others for their personal gain, and so they believe everyone else acts or has the capacity to act in the same way.

Such paranoia can lead them to a state where they are always on the lookout for threats. They can easily become preoccupied with other people’s business; often leading them to control their victims’ movements out of fear of what they might otherwise say or do.

If you have a narcissist in your life, make clear to yourself what you need and want and work your way through the situation while keeping in mind that your needs are more important than theirs.

Leaving a destructive relationship won’t be a walk in the park, but if you are serious about doing the right thing to protect yourself and your dignity, you will do whatever it takes to see it through.

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